Amanda Abbington withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing for medical reasons

2023-10-21 12:08:24

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Amanda Abbington to Miss Strictly Come Dancing Due to 'Medical Reasons'

Actor Amanda Abbington, known for her role as Mary Watson in Sherlock, will be unable to participate in the upcoming live show of Strictly Come Dancing due to medical reasons. The announcement was made on Friday (20 October) during the BBC Two spin-off show It Takes Two. Former Strictly professional Janette Manrara shared the news with viewers, expressing hopes for Abbington's speedy recovery. Abbington and her partner Giovanni Pernice are expected to return for the following week, following the show's protocols.

Abbington recently posted a tribute on her Instagram Story to the late actor Haydn Gwynne, who passed away after being diagnosed with cancer. This news comes after Abbington found herself at the center of controversy surrounding a resurfaced tweet about a drag show. The tweet in question referenced a baby sensory and cabaret show targeted at parents and their infants. Abbington clarified her stance, expressing her love for drag and support for the trans community but expressing concern over a child participating in an adult-oriented performance. Abbington's dancing journey on Strictly Come Dancing has been well-received so far, with a score of 31 for their quick-footed foxtrot routine to Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere."

Strictly Come Dancing airs every Saturday on BBC One, with Abbington and Pernice expected to return in the following week.

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